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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.44, 205.75 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.44, 205.75 and 127.27 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.44 : 205.75 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.44/205.75 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.44x = 205.75 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.44x = 26,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,185.80/149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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